Composer · B.1965
Joe Hisaishi
Biography
Joe Hisaishi
Composer, Conductor, Pianist
Hisaishi began his career as a contemporary music composer and started to develop his unique style in minimal music when he graduated from conservatory in Japan.
Presentation of MKWAJU in 1981 and the release of his first album Information in the following year was the kickoff of his career as a solo artist. Since his debut, he has released nearly 40 solo albums, including Minima_Rhythm (2009), Melodyphony (2010) and the latest solo album MinimalRhythm 4 (2021). The first CD A Symphonic Celebration released from Deutsche Grammophon (June 2023) hit number one on US Billboard Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums Chart twice.